CER Daily Media Clips

CER Daily Media Clips for March 8, 2022

Pandemic learning loss ‘a 4-alarm fire’ as low student scores paint grim picture (CER in the news)

Mar 8, 2022 |The National Desk | accountability | National

From schooling through a screen to those who simply stopped showing up, the trends caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are now yielding a new set of numbers that paint a grim picture of young people falling behind.

Why School Choice is Roiling the GOP

Mar 8, 2022 |US News & World Report | elections | National

Voters aggrieved by pandemic restrictions and a host of culture war issues are embracing school choice as a means to address their indignation. But that’s sparking a fight within the GOP.

It’s ‘Alarming’: Children Are Severely Behind in Reading

Mar 8, 2022 |New York Times | accountability | National

As the pandemic enters its third year, a cluster of new studies now show that about a third of children in the youngest grades are missing reading benchmarks, up significantly from before the pandemic.

AFT, AAUP announce new affiliation to boost faculty voice

Mar 8, 2022 |Inside Higher Ed | teachers unions | National

The American Association of University Professors and the American Federation of Teachers on Monday announced plans to expand their affiliation and become a stronger faculty voice in national, state and campus-based discussions about the future of higher education.

Keeping Kids Engaged — and Meeting Their Dizzying Array of Needs — Calls for Strong Rela

Mar 8, 2022 |The 74 | charter schools | Towns, States, Midwest, Minnesota

Unlike several surrounding districts, Venture Academy did not close during the surge. Three-fourths of our teachers said they wanted to remain open for in-person classes.

East L.A. makes room for new charter school campus

Mar 8, 2022 |The Eastsider | charter schools | Towns, States, West, California

East Los Angeles—It’s a construction zone now. But in a few months, a former car sales lot along Atlantic Boulevard will be occupied by Esperanza College Prep, a charter high school.

Waiting for a new superintendent is the wrong approach to fixing Philly schools | Opinion

Mar 8, 2022 |Philadelphia Inquirer | school districts | Towns, States, Northeast, Pennsylvania

The Philadelphia Board of Education is winding down its search for a new superintendent as the 10-year tenure of Superintendent William Hite nears its end. The people of Philadelphia, naturally, are pinning their hopes on the promise of new leadership at the School District. But we face a dearth of leadership right now.

Minneapolis teachers walk picket lines as strike begins

Mar 8, 2022 |Star Tribune | teachers unions | Towns, States, Midwest, Minnesota

Minneapolis teachers and educational support professionals began picketing outside of schools at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, marking the first Minneapolis teachers strike since 1970.

Measure to transfer millions to charter schools advances in Missouri House

Mar 8, 2022 |St. Louis Post-Dispatch | charter schools | States, Midwest, Missouri

A measure advancing in the Missouri House would transfer millions in funding from public schools to charter schools in St. Louis.

Some L.A. schools face uncertain futures as student enrollment declines dramatically

Mar 8, 2022 |Los Angeles Times | enrollment | Towns, States, West, California

Districts across California are bracing for the effect of declining enrollment, because state funding is based on the number of students in the classroom.

With voucher debate on horizon, a look at private schools in Southern Nevada

Mar 8, 2022 |Nevada Currant | school choice | States, West, Nevada

The debate on educational voucher programs is poised for a comeback in Nevada this year, following the filing of two proposed ballot measures that would establish one by 2025.

More Georgia families than ever are making the switch to homeschooling, data shows

Mar 8, 2022 |11 Alive | homeschooling | States, South, Georgia

More families than ever are turning to homeschooling, according to United States Census data. Many have cited learning loss concerns and the whiplash of ever-changing policies.

‘Arbitrary, Unscientific, and Irrational’: D.C. Families Seek Exception to Mask Mandate

Mar 8, 2022 |National Review | catholic schools | States, South, District of Columbia

In a legal complaint, Alliance Defending Freedom, which is representing the families, argues that the mandate unduly burdens free exercise of religion.

Lawmakers grill state schools chief on Wolf’s record ask for education funding

Mar 8, 2022 |Tribune Democrat | state budget | States, Northeast, Pennsylvania

State lawmakers grilled Pennsylvania’s education secretary Monday about Gov. Tom Wolf’s record request for school spending in the latest round of budget hearings at the state Capitol.

Palm Beach County school leaders making progress in finding missing students

Mar 8, 2022 |WPTV | enrollment | Towns, States, South, Florida

For more than a year, leaders in the School District of Palm Beach County have spent countless hours trying to track down thousands of missing students.

Beto O’Rourke pledges to increase school funding, fight vouchers during Dallas campaign stop

Mar 8, 2022 |Dallas Morning News | elections | States, South, Texas

O’Rourke pledged support for teacher pay increases and more money for public schools while pushing back on the renewal of voucher efforts in the state as he gave a sweeping overview of his policy ambitions.

Advocates praise proposed bills allowing Louisiana families to pick schools, receive aid

Mar 8, 2022 |The Advocate | school choice | States, South, Louisiana

Officials of two groups Monday praised the push to revamp Louisiana public schools by allowing students to leave classrooms and take the state portion of annual aid with them.

Gov. Greg Abbott wants task force to examine state teacher shortage

Mar 8, 2022 |KWTX | general teacher issues | States, South, Texas

Teaching demands during the pandemic have exacerbated the nation’s teacher shortage. Abbott wants a task force to investigate.

Minneapolis teachers set to walk off job Tuesday

Mar 8, 2022 |Associated Press | teachers unions | Towns, States, Midwest, Minnesota

Teachers in the Minneapolis School District were set to walk off the job on Tuesday in a dispute over wages, class sizes and mental health support for students, at least temporarily pausing classes for about 29,000 students in one of Minnesota’s largest school districts.

Atlanta district to hold summer school in June

Mar 8, 2022 |The Atlanta Journal-Constitution | accountability | Towns, States, South, Georgia

More than 11,000 Atlanta elementary and middle school students could enroll in the district’s summer learning program.

Study recommends state receivership for Boston Public Schools

Mar 8, 2022 |Boston Herald | state takeover | Towns, States, Northeast, Massachusetts

The state is being urged by the Pioneer Institute to appoint a receiver to take over leadership of Boston Public Schools due to the district’s “chronically low-performing schools.

Why do so many families opt out of OUSD schools? It’s complicated

Mar 8, 2022 |Oakland Side | enrollment | Towns, States, West, California

Thousands of children who live in Oakland don’t attend district schools. With more closures looming, we spoke to four families about why they decided to leave.

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